tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.comments2017-12-16T22:59:18.065-05:00Thoughts of...A Flawed DiscipleA Flawed Disciplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07556751463205967377noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-79620311662516445492017-12-16T22:59:18.065-05:002017-12-16T22:59:18.065-05:00Can’t help thinking that this all seems so self-fo...Can’t help thinking that this all seems so self-focused.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-72425398948624923982015-11-16T20:49:00.011-05:002015-11-16T20:49:00.011-05:00Wonderful and refreshing. Thank you for reminding ...Wonderful and refreshing. Thank you for reminding me to make the actual effort to be grateful for the blessings that God has given me. Both to be honest with myself when things aren&#39;t going my way and to remember these gifts when faced with truly tough times. Kevin Boylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458878452942217778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-14248889771452536002015-11-16T20:48:50.330-05:002015-11-16T20:48:50.330-05:00Wonderful and refreshing. Thank you for reminding ...Wonderful and refreshing. Thank you for reminding me to make the actual effort to be grateful for the blessings that God has given me. Both to be honest with myself when things aren&#39;t going my way and to remember these gifts when faced with truly tough times. Kevin Boylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458878452942217778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-88600128610918523022015-11-04T15:48:04.757-05:002015-11-04T15:48:04.757-05:00Though I am not a religious person myself I see th...Though I am not a religious person myself I see the message in this...we all go through many frustrations each day. It&#39;s the old, &quot;it&#39;s a good problem to have&quot; scenario right?<br />We tend to complain too much of having such an abundance of things, people in our lives, etc...<br />I&#39;m going to go play golf...and throw my clubs in the woods because I chunked a shot or my shoes fell apart...yet, I have the time, the money and the friends to play golf.Billroddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-34524740723709503162015-10-23T08:04:48.236-04:002015-10-23T08:04:48.236-04:00This is a thought provoking reading that is well w...This is a thought provoking reading that is well written.<br />Thank you for coming back to your blog.<br />Brother PaulPaul Forgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-25444359785866778322014-04-17T07:20:43.818-04:002014-04-17T07:20:43.818-04:00Amen my brother.
Amen my brother.<br />Paul Forgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-86249496657068350142014-04-09T09:02:35.071-04:002014-04-09T09:02:35.071-04:00Excellent, I too have been there.Excellent, I too have been there.Paul Forgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-51002799606232129432013-05-09T08:11:31.637-04:002013-05-09T08:11:31.637-04:00Well written Brother John. I agree with your thoug...Well written Brother John. I agree with your thoughts.<br /><br />You have much to share. Please write more.PRForgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-5751161821693545012013-03-15T20:37:23.585-04:002013-03-15T20:37:23.585-04:00I really enjoyed this post! As the daughter of so...I really enjoyed this post! As the daughter of someone who was definitely a health nut, I can identify very well with the take care of the outward appearance mentality even if the inside suffers. Fortunately, the Lord brought my father closer to Him when his physical health declined rapidly. I&#39;d never seen my football player physique father in weaker shape physically, nor had I seen ever seen him as honest and vulnerable as he was before he died. As someone who isn&#39;t good about working out, that is a gift and takes discipline as well. It&#39;s all about balance--one that comes from putting God first and accepting His unconditional love.Trisha Niermeyer Potterhttp://printsofgrace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-51057176244139976412012-09-12T10:54:35.324-04:002012-09-12T10:54:35.324-04:00Change is the only constant thing in our lives. Yo...Change is the only constant thing in our lives. You are correct that it is not easy and we usually have difficulty dealing with it.<br />I still have the occasional times when things are not easy. But I know that He is there to help me.<br />Please keep writing, your reflections on life do help others.PRForgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-41228912503129869202012-02-23T08:34:34.603-05:002012-02-23T08:34:34.603-05:00A great article for Lent. Your God given talent co...A great article for Lent. Your God given talent continues.<br /><br />I&#39;ll be sharing this with family and friends.<br /><br />Brother PaulPRForgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-62033911566319671692012-01-10T08:00:45.736-05:002012-01-10T08:00:45.736-05:00When I am troubled and worry, turning to God is my...When I am troubled and worry, turning to God is my chosen action. However, it is not easy and requires concentration on my prayers.<br />My future worry, which is my retirement, is what I have been working on. Reflecting on the &quot;Garden&quot; helps me place these worries in proper perspective.<br />Thank you.<br />Please continue your writings.<br />Your brother in Christ, Paul.PRForgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-76090771778107303522011-12-08T08:07:00.462-05:002011-12-08T08:07:00.462-05:00Perhaps.Perhaps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-13460620775235653282011-12-06T11:52:57.074-05:002011-12-06T11:52:57.074-05:00Interesting thought &quot;Anonymous&quot; not sure...Interesting thought &quot;Anonymous&quot; not sure I know how to lose sight of time in the way this would seem to imply...but you are right in perhaps the same way as that old illustration where you can fit a large stone into a jar of smaller stones if you put the large stone in first. Similarly, perhaps if I strive to but God into my day (or my &quot;time&quot;) first...then the rest of the day&#39;s responsibilities will fit around Him.A Flawed Disciplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556751463205967377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-81654390569041336042011-12-06T11:47:25.012-05:002011-12-06T11:47:25.012-05:00Perhaps if you stop focusing on the concept of &qu...Perhaps if you stop focusing on the concept of &quot;time&quot;, and your perceived lack of it, the &quot;time&quot; will present itself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-41163593912191254902011-10-24T10:30:11.389-04:002011-10-24T10:30:11.389-04:00I have been thinking about me and how I can improv...I have been thinking about me and how I can improve my grace towards others. Your musing is timely and I thank you. <br /><br />Yes, we are not in the &quot;end days.&quot; We are just experiencing human nature. There is a need to look at ourselves and take responsibility for our own actions. Not an easy task and one that requires me to concentrate and pray. <br /><br />“If my faith shifts as temporary waves, rush to my rescue without any hesitation,protecting others from my fleeting frailty. May Your Presence always be lively enjoyed, enabling me to shine as a flame of my faith.&quot;<br />Brother PaulPRForgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-67433679255403942011-09-27T08:21:53.691-04:002011-09-27T08:21:53.691-04:00This is an interesting post and coincidentally is ...This is an interesting post and coincidentally is the same subject that Jennifer Fulwiler wrote on her blog. <br /><br />http://www.conversiondiary.com/2011/09/how-i-pray-when-i-dont-have-time-to-pray-2.html<br /><br />Actually this looks like a God whisper to me. :0)<br /><br />I do pray on a regular basis but what the two of you wrote today adds more dimension to my praying.<br /><br />Thank you and God bless.PRForgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-62157887184805588782011-08-17T08:23:09.455-04:002011-08-17T08:23:09.455-04:00Your timing, as always, is a God whisper.
I have ...Your timing, as always, is a God whisper.<br /><br />I have developed a sort throat and we&#39;re leaving to visit my sister this Friday. My mood has shifted back and forth and it&#39;s difficult trying to stay happy. <br /><br />It&#39;s time for me to focus and not feel sorry for myself.<br /><br />Thank you and God Bless.<br /><br />PaulPRForgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-74511876794531945382011-07-20T14:40:02.901-04:002011-07-20T14:40:02.901-04:00John,
What a great posting. I wish more people...John,<br /> What a great posting. I wish more people took the time to look @ life in this way. It is to short but as we talked this past wkend self sacrafic is so important to make this world a better place by scarificing what we have to to help a child of our&#39;s or even a stranger. I believe in the dommino efect. There is a reason behind everthing. I was glad for our conversation on the beach because not all my friends understand what I am doing for my son. They worry about me losing everthing I own to help him but materail thing&#39;s don&#39;t matter. Him growing up and going on the right path in life is the most important thing to me the 10 commendment&#39;s are what everyone should try to live by for someone will be inspired. I wanted to say Thank You for your suport this wkend on the change&#39;s I am making for my son it ment alot to me not everyone has been able to understand it and you are 1 of the few that got it right a way.<br /> Jennifer ShortJennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-60191695508601892632011-07-12T09:11:35.723-04:002011-07-12T09:11:35.723-04:00In my opinion, I&#39;ve always thought of you as a...In my opinion, I&#39;ve always thought of you as a person who&#39;s live like you were dying (for someone else). There has been many-a-day when I was down in the dumps, and it turned out all I needed was someone to listen to me, let me vent, without any sort of judgement...you were that someone. So thanks for all you have done and will do for me, I know I dont express it enough (hard time with emotions)but I&#39;m thankful you are my friend!Jonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-52691099244255808102011-07-07T08:43:55.573-04:002011-07-07T08:43:55.573-04:00Wow, twice in one week you have come up with thing...Wow, twice in one week you have come up with things for me to reflect on. Your insight to the Wedding at Cana is very good. I never looked at it that way. Thank you.<br /><br />Your postlude made me laugh. Just when we think that we are discovering something new, on our own, God steps in. He is reminding us that we are not alone and that He has a plan for us. Thank you for sharing this.<br /><br />Your brother in Christ.<br />PaulPRForgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-55942736606359644012011-07-05T08:35:34.970-04:002011-07-05T08:35:34.970-04:00This is a very good analogy and has made me reflec...This is a very good analogy and has made me reflect on my own, &quot;My Isaac.&quot; I have a part of my life that doesn&#39;t seem to be going where I want it to. <br />Thank you for your musing, it has come at the right time in my life. <br />Your brother in Christ.<br />PaulPRForgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-91886807616118967222011-06-08T10:10:11.170-04:002011-06-08T10:10:11.170-04:00John,
Beautiful and very meaning to me. It was no...John,<br /><br />Beautiful and very meaning to me. It was no accident that we sat at the table of St. John, &quot;Spirit of Truth.&quot;<br /><br />God is with you and you are always in my prayers.<br /><br />Your brother in Christ.<br /><br />PaulPRForgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-14745403014504582712010-12-16T20:46:02.449-05:002010-12-16T20:46:02.449-05:00Wow!! Best one yet. The lesson of really hearing a...Wow!! Best one yet. The lesson of really hearing a person, and not hearing myself is a lesson which I have been blessed with this year as well. I came to realize that when talking TO people, and not WITH them that I was missing the actual interaction completely. I believe if we can let go of our opinions and our reactions in the moment when the other person is speaking we can truely feel, not hear what they are saying. It doesn&#39;t take us away from our own opinions or prospective, yet it allows us to be with that other person in that moment. That is the greatest gift a person could give anyone. I applaud your thoughts :)Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703852819804274263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5861154794094242040.post-12903699928617982282010-12-06T10:19:23.877-05:002010-12-06T10:19:23.877-05:00Faith is a hard concept for us to grasp when we ar...Faith is a hard concept for us to grasp when we are facing illness, loss of a job or other situations. But if we really accept God’s Grace it becomes the fuel that propels our spiritual journey. It is so simple yet so hard. Your writing today reinforces this and helps us to realize that all we have to do is make the right choice.PRForgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318298424208582130noreply@blogger.com